Homemade Monkey Bread

Name: Homemade Monkey Bread
Prep time: 2 h 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star (1 standard packet); 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup (5 Tbsp; 71g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups (625g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, divided; 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2/3 cup (130g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:2h 40minCook:40min

Monkey bread combines several tiny balls of dough coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar. It's basically a giant Bundt pan of gooey cinnamon rolls! Finish this fun breakfast or dessert treat with vanilla icing and serve pull apart style.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:24 GMT